The Echo

Abraham Bolden will keynote at JFK Lancer 46th Annual International Conference

2009-11-17T15:35:00.005-06:00

Abraham Bolden is scheduled to keynote the November 20, 2009 general session at the JFK Lancer 46th Annual International Conference on the Assassination of President John F Kennedy.

November in Dallas 2009

November 20-22, 2009

Huffington Post: After 45 Years, a Civil Rights Hero Waits for Justice

2009-09-18T17:55:00.000-05:00

by Thom Hartmann - Best-Selling Author and Host of Nationally Syndicated Progressive Talk Show

A great miscarriage of justice has kept most Americas from learning about a Civil Rights pioneer who worked with President John F. Kennedy. But there is finally a way for citizens to not only right that wrong, but bring closure to the most tragic chapter of American presidential history.

After an outstanding career in law enforcement, Abraham Bolden was appointed by JFK to be the first African American presidential Secret Service agent, where he served with distinction. He was part of the Secret Service effort that prevented JFK's assassination in Chicago, three weeks before Dallas. But Bolden was framed by the Mafia and arrested on the very day he went to Washington to tell the Warren Commission staff about the Chicago attempt against JFK.

Read Thom Hartmann's entire article in The Huffington Post

Listen to Thom Hartmann's podcast interview with Abraham Bolden on 6/9/2009

KMOX Radio:Gateway Classic Walk of Fame inducts five

2009-09-06T06:58:00.002-05:00

Photo credit: KMOX Radio

Other photos by D. Shabazz

Abraham Bolden was
recently honored by
Gateway Classics Walk of Fame
Saturday, August 29, 2009

St Louis Gateway Classics Sports Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Walk of Fame
2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr
St. Louis, Mo
Earl Wilson CEO

Abraham Bolden returns from 103rd Anniversary Alpha Phi Alpha Convention

2009-08-08T13:00:00.000-05:00

Abraham Bolden returned to Chicago 7/19/2009. He recently participated in the Alpha Phi Alpha 103rd Anniversary Convention.

Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) made a special presentation Mr. Bolden at the convention.

Abraham Bolden to be honored by St. Louis Gateway Classics Walk of Fame

2009-08-07T05:56:00.004-05:00

Abraham Bolden to be honored by St. Louis Walk of Fame
August 29, 2009
11:30 am

St. Louis Gateway Classics Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Walk of Fame
2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr
St. Louis, Mo
Earl Wilson President, CEO
Wayman Smith, Chairman

"Our Walk of Fame highlights the sacrifices and achievements of area African Americans. The Walk features bronze, diamond-shaped plates honoring the lives of such St. Louis-area legends as Dick Gregory, Jackie-Joyner Kersee, former Congressman William L. Clay, Ozzie Smith, the 5th Dimensions and many more. "

Abraham Bolden to appear at Alpha Phi Alpha Convention

2009-07-08T21:23:00.003-05:00

Abraham Bolden will appear at the Alpha Phi Alpha 103rd Anniversary Convention in New Orleans from July 16-19, 2009. His book, The Echo From Dealey Plaza, will be available for purchase at the conference booth. Mr. Bolden is a Alpha Psi '53, Alpha Phi Alpha member from Lincoln University (Missouri)

An Evening with Abraham Bolden, Author of The Echo From Dealey Plaza

2009-04-21T23:39:00.008-05:00

BARBARA'S BOOKSTORE

PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH

ABRAHAM BOLDEN

AUTHOR OF

THE ECHO FROM DEALEY PLAZA

A gripping and unforgettable true story of bravery and patriotism in the face of bitter hatred.

Abraham Bolden was a young African American Secret Service agent in Chicago when he was asked by John F. Kennedy himself to join the White House Secret Service detail. For Bolden, it was a dream come true-and an encouraging sign of the charismatic president's vision for a new America.

But the dream quickly turned sour. Bolden found himself regularly subjected to open hostility and blatant racism, and he was appalled by the White House team's irresponsible approach to security. In the wake of JFK's assassination, Bolden sought to expose the agency's negligence, only to find himself the victim of a sinister conspiracy. "THE ECHO FROM DEALEY PLAZA" is the story of the terrible price paid by one man for his commitment to truth and justice.
Website: EchoFromDealeyPlaza.net
Email the Author

University Village

1218 South Halsted Street

Chicago, Illinois 60607

312.413.2665

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2009 7:30PM

First African-American Secret Service agent to speak in Franklin by Joyce Kelly

2009-02-25T16:38:00.008-06:00

Abraham Bolden, author of "The Echo From Dealey Plaza" will speak to adults and students at the Thomas Mercer Auditorium, Horace Mann Middle School on Oak Street in Franklin, MA. The event begins at 7:00 PM. A booksigning will follow.

The article, written by Joyce Kelly for the Milford Daily News, is located here

Update: FM #32 by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters Blog. Abraham Bolden's speech in Franklin, MA (MP3)

Abraham Bolden interviewed by Kathy Chaney in Chicago Defender 2/19/2009

2009-02-19T23:00:00.002-06:00

First Black Secret Service agent assigned to a president speaks out in new book
by Kathy Chaney, Chicago Defender
A former Secret Service agent said he knew of a plot to kill President John F. Kennedy in Chicago a few weeks before he was assassinated in Dallas and went to the authorities, but the information held back.

It was a conspiracy, Abraham Bolden, the first African American agent assigned to protect the president, told the Defender.

Follow the link to the Defender Online Edition

The Literary Club recommends 'The Echo from Dealey Plaza' by Abraham Bolden

2009-02-16T21:53:00.002-06:00

The Literary Club, based in Chicago, is reading Abraham Bolden's memior "The Echo From Dealey Plaza" during African American History Month 2009.

Abraham Bolden to interview with Santita Jackson on WVON 1690-AM 2/19 at 10:30 AM

2009-02-16T20:50:00.005-06:00

Abraham Bolden is scheduled to be interviewed for onehour by Santita Jackson on WVON 1690-AM and WVON.com at 10:30 AM. He will be discussing his book "The Echo From Dealey Plaza" and upcoming appearance at eta Creative Arts Third Thursday Literary Series.

Bolden will discuss his experience as the First African American Pinkerton Detective, First African American Illinois State Policeman in Peoria, Illinois and First African American US Secret Service Agent assigned to the White House Detail by President John F. Kennedy.

The interview will be broadcast live in the Chicago area on 1690-AM and webcast live at http://v3.player.abacast.com/player/player.php?pid=futurevision_wvon

Abraham Bolden to appear at ETA Creative Arts Third Thursday Book Signings 2/19

2009-02-01T22:31:00.007-06:00

Abraham Bolden scheduled to participate in ETA Creative Arts Third Thursday Book Signings on Thursday, February 19, 2009. The event begins at 6:00 PM.
ETA Creative Arts is located at:

ETA Square
7558 S. South Chicago Ave.
773/752-3955

Abraham Bolden to appear at Sulzer Library for African American Heritage Month 2/3/2009

2009-02-01T22:20:00.004-06:00

Abraham Bolden is scheduled to speak at:
Sulzer Regional, Chicago Public Library
4455 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 744-7616
7:00 PM

There will be a book signing after the event.

Abraham Bolden attends the inauguration of Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., President-elect of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

2009-01-24T01:22:00.008-06:00

Abraham Bolden attends the inauguration of Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., President-elect of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The events will be streamed live from Atlanta Marriott Marquis. You may view the live webcast of the inauguration here.

Abraham Bolden is a Alpha Psi '53, member from Lincoln University (Missouri).

Abraham Bolden interviewed by BBC for feature "A racial history of the White House"

2009-01-16T21:37:00.003-06:00

A racial history of the White House

Abraham Bolden joined the US Secret Service in October 1960 during the Eisenhower administration. He was assigned to the White House Detail by President John F. Kennedy. Mr. Bolden served the President Kennedy at the Oval Office, on Air Force One, and at the Hyannis Port Kennedy estate. Mr. Bolden was interviewed in Chicago at Mathers - More than just a cafe on January 14- Webmaster

BBC NEWS | Programmes | World News America | A racial history of the White House

"For two hundred years African Americans have lived and worked in the White House. First as butlers, maids and cooks, later as presidential advisors and cabinet secretaries. Now Barack Obama will be making the historic step into the Oval Office.
Matt Frei reports on this historic journey." - Source: BBC World News America

Abraham Bolden speaks at JFK Lancer November in Dallas 21-23 2008

2008-11-22T00:52:00.006-06:00

Abraham Bolden will speak at the annual JFK Lancer November in Dallas 2008 Conference at the Adelphi Hotel to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Mr. Bolden has the unique distinction of being the first African American US Secret Service Agent assigned to the White House Detail by President Kennedy. He will share the stage with other researchers, historians, and authors.

Mr. Bolden will address the conference attendees on November 21 at 1:45 PM CST. He will also participate in the booksigning at 5:30 PM. See schedule and speaker bio.

Abraham Bolden to appear at Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch

2008-11-14T18:38:00.002-06:00

Meet Abraham Bolden, the First African American Assigned to the Presidential Secret Service
Toms River Branch
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Register Online or call 732-349-6200.

Abraham Bolden, the first African American assigned to the Presidential Secret Service, and the author of The Echo from Dealey Plaza, will be at the Toms River branch to relate the gripping and unforgettable true story of bravery and patriotism in the face of bitter hatred and unthinkable corruption.

Abraham Bolden was a young African American Secret Service agent in Chicago when he was asked by John F. Kennedy himself to join the White House Secret Service detail. For Bolden, it was a dream come true—and an encouraging sign of the charismatic president’s vision for a new America.

But the dream quickly turned sour when Bolden found himself regularly subjected to open hostility and blatant racism. He was taunted, mocked, and disparaged but remained strong, and he did not allow himself to become discouraged.

Abraham Bolden speaks at Vodak East Side Library

2008-11-05T22:33:00.000-06:00

Abraham Bolden speaks at Vodak East Side library the day following the presidential election.

African American Arts Alliance of Chicago to honor Abraham Bolden with Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature

2008-10-24T01:05:00.011-05:00

Abraham Bolden will be honored by the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago - Black Excellence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Literature for his publication "The Echo From Dealey Plaza" at the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Place, Chicago, IL 60637. Admission is $30 per person. Attire is Black tie or Afrocentric. For additional information, contact Jackie Taylor, President, African American Arts Alliance of Chicago 773-769-5201 or 773-769-0964.

For other Appearances, click here

Abraham Bolden speaks at Columbia College

2008-10-24T00:46:00.005-05:00

Abraham Bolden appeared at Columbia College for the Creative Non Fiction Week at
1104 S Wabash, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60605.

Here is an excerpt from the event:

http://www.colum.edu/specialevents/cnfw/

Welcome to Creative Nonfiction Week 2008, an annual collaboration between the English, Fiction Writing and Journalism departments at Columbia College Chicago. Our goal is to bring you a range of voices, familiar and new, renowned and emerging, all helping to define and redefine the genre of creative nonfiction.

Creative nonfiction comes in many forms: memoir, narrative journalism, travel writing, personal essay, descriptive storytelling, and more. What they all have in common is a basis in reality, from careful observation to honest emotional truth.

This year, we are pleased to bring you a variety of writers, storytellers and journalists who are exploring creative nonfiction in many media through writing, sound, performance and image. We hope you find them as inspiring as we do.

All events are free and open to the public. Creative Nonfiction Week is co-sponsored by the departments of English, Fiction Writing, and Journalism.

Abraham Bolden to attend Lincoln University of Missouri Homecoming

2008-10-08T15:05:00.005-05:00

Abraham Bolden, author of "The Echo from Dealey Plaza", will visit Lincoln University of Missouri during Homecoming 2008 for a speaking engagement and booksigning. Mr. Bolden graduated cum laude from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, with a B.A. in music composition.

Contact Elizabeth Wilson, Lois Marshall, Benecia Williams, or call 573-681-5509 concerning the Lincoln University of Missouri book signing

For additional information about the Homecoming activities go to the Lincoln University of Missouri website.

Urban Influence Magazine awards Abraham Bolden 2008 "Men of Influence" Award

2008-10-07T13:09:00.005-05:00

Abraham Bolden is featured on Urban Influence Magazine in July/August 2008 issue.

Abraham Bolden to appear at Woodson Library September 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM

2008-09-27T09:29:00.005-05:00

Abraham Bolden

The First African American to serve on the United States Secret Service White House Detail under President John F. Kennedy

Will discuss and autograph his book:

at The Carter G. Woodson Library, 9500 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60628
Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 1:30 to 4:30 P.M. Please plan to attend.

This announcement approved by the Echo from Dealey Plaza, LLC
www.echofromdealeyplaza.net

Abraham Bolden to speak at Ocean County Library in Toms River, NJ

2008-09-09T09:04:00.000-05:00

Abraham Bolden is scheduled to speak and sign his book, The Echo From Dealey Plaza, at
Ocean County Library, Toms River, NJ on November 17, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

For additional information go to the website or contact:

Scott Rodas- Ocean County Library
101 Washington St
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-6200 ext. 5912

Abraham Bolden at Reading Rendezvous on August 3, 2008

2008-07-20T07:30:00.001-05:00

Abraham Bolden will appear at:

Reading Rendezvous
New Lyric Cafe 16311 S Halsted in Harvey, IL, at 3:00 PM.

For additional information, contact Sidne Kingston.